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Smut Studies
Welcome to the book club you’ve been waiting for. This podcast explores the deep connection between romance novels and our daily lives. From sweet, slow-burn contemporaries to the high-heat, "spicier" favorites on your nightstand, we dive into the stories that make us blush, think, and feel. Each episode, we analyze a featured book to break down its core themes, emotional resonance, and those unforgettable takeaways that keep us turning pages long into the night. We aren't just summarizing…
Episodes
Smut StudiesSeduction & Perfect Nipples: The Devil is a Marquess by Elisa Braden
This month on Smut Studies Frankie and Ellis are diving into Elisa Braden’s “The Devil is a Marquess.” Tune in as they dissect regency romance tropes compared…
Smut StudiesBrain Science, Legal Documents, & Romance with Christina Lauren’s The Romance Revival
This month on Smut Studies, Frankie and Ellis are tackling Christina Lauren’s The Romance Revival—and naturally, things take a turn into legal and brain…
Smut StudiesEnd-of-Summer Fieldwork in Carley Fortune's Our Perfect Storm
Welcome to Smut Studies—the final required seminar of our summer syllabus. Class is officially in session for a breakdown of Carley Fortune’s Our Perfect…
Smut StudiesSky Daddy: Airplanes Will Never Be the Same
This month on Smut Studies, we’re diving into Kate Folk’s Sky Daddy—and safe to say, flying will never be the same. Join us as we unpack the fine line between…
Smut StudiesBrynne Weaver’s Masterclass in Romantic Dark Comedies
Class is in session! In this month’s episode, we’re dissecting Brynne Weaver’s Ruinous Love trilogy. We’re grading these serial killers on a curve as we…
Smut StudiesMajor League Competence: In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde
Batter up, scholars! This week we are diving into the sports romance world with Liz Tomforde’s In Her Own League. Join us as we officially declare a hero’s…
Smut StudiesKilts and Kinks: Keep Me by Sara Cate
Class is in session! This month on Smut Studies, we are honoring one of the modern queens of "taboo" romance: Sara Cate. We’re turning the pages of Keep Me, a…
Smut StudiesCamelot Uncovered: Sex, Politics, and Podcasting Debuts
Welcome to the very first episode of Smut Studies! Your hosts, Ellis and Frankie, make their podcasting debut with a deep dive into the high-stakes world of…